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The best holiday events in the Midwest! Will you be spending the holiday season in the Midwest? Or visiting the Midwest this Christmas season? Then check out these festive ways to celebrate Christmas and the holidays in our 12-state region—all recommended by Midwesterners! #christmasevents #openwidetheworld

Are you looking for a way to engage with Dí­a de los muertos? Do you enjoy adult coloring books? Then this is just what you've been waiting for: our FREE printable Día de los muertos coloring page, featuring a Day of the Dead sugar skull illustration! #diadelosmuertos #adultcoloringpage #openwidetheworld

If you find yourself at home this holiday season, bring the world travel spirit to you with five more festive Christmas cocktail recipes from around the world. Grab a shaker and join the Christmas cocktails holiday party! #cocktails #openwidetheworld

Kansas City's Worlds of Fun theme park presents a new family holiday tradition: WinterFest! For five wonder-filled weeks, Worlds of Fun is transformed from theme park to magical winter wonderland. Millions of lights; dozens of shows, rides and attractions; sweet treats galore; nightly snowfall; and even a elf with a pair of reindeer. This is one holiday event not to miss!

Día de los muertos is a festival that travelers are increasingly likely to encounter, not just in Mexico, but all around the United States every October and November. Our guide to Day of the Dead altars (“altares de muertos”) and their accompanying offerings ("ofrendas") helps travelers understand a centerpiece of the celebration. #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #openwidetheworld

Do you ever wish you had more quality family time -and less hectic frenzy!- during the holidays? Adventure Santa to the rescue! Adventure Santa is a new Christmas tradition that helps keep active families acting together. Check out our experience and find out where to get your own Adventure Santa. Happy active holidays!

From touring "ICE!" to snow tubing to having milk and cookies with Mrs. Claus, plus all the holiday activities in between. Everything you need to know to plan your family's trip to "Lone Star Christmas" at Marriott's Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas! #lonestarchristmas #openwidetheworld